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Use of qualitative and mixed methods research in diagnostic technology evaluation and implementation: insights from a systematic review

Caity Roleston, Umasha Ukwatte, Nia Roberts, Gail N. Hayward et al. • Diagnostic and Prognostic Research (2026)

Abstract Background Development of new diagnostic health technologies is increasing, alongside interest in how they can be implemented into health services. Evaluation of new diagnostic tests has typically consisted of technical and diagnos...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s41512-026-00240-z

Formative qualitative research on the potential for digital solutions to address diabetes care gaps in Tanzania and Sri Lanka

Ishu Kataria, Kaushik Ramaiya, Omary Ubuguyu, Sumithra Krishnamurthy Reddiar et al. • BMJ Open (2024)

Objectives Diabetes care remains unavailable and unaffordable for many people. Adapting models of care to low-income and middle-income country contexts is a priority. Digital technology offers substantial potential yet must surmount health ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078845

Key Variables for Effective eHealth Designs for Individuals With and Without Mental Health Disorders: 2^12-4 Fractional Factorial Experiment

Rotondi, Armando J, Grady, Jonathan, Hanusa, Barbara H, Haas, Gretchen L et al. • Journal of Medical Internet Research (2021)

BackgroundeHealth applications not only offer the potential to increase service convenience and responsiveness but also expand the ability to tailor services to improve relevance, engagement, and use. To achieve these goals, it is critical ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/23137

Deep learning-based multimodal data fusion in bone tumor management: Advances in clinical decision support

Tongtong Huo, Wei Wu, Xiaoliang Chen, Mingdi Xue et al. • Intelligent Oncology (2025)

Bone tumors (BTs)—including osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and chondrosarcoma—are rare but biologically complex malignancies characterized by pronounced heterogeneity in anatomical location, histological subtype, and molecular alterations. Re...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.intonc.2025.06.005

Artificial intelligence-driven anthropometric assessment for young children: evaluating the accuracy and practicality of a digital image-based length and weight prediction tool

Fabian Yap, Daniel Chan, Mei Chien Chua, Matthew Hadimaja et al. • BMJ Health & Care Informatics (2025)

Background Monitoring early childhood growth is vital, as growth faltering could indicate nutritional or health issues requiring prompt intervention. Our study’s aim was to assess the performance of a length-weight artificial intelligence (...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1136/bmjhci-2025-101540

Impact of a Mobile App (LoAD Calc) on the Calculation of Maximum Safe Doses of Local Anesthetics: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Pietro Elias Fubini, Georges Louis Savoldelli, Tal Sara Beckmann, Caroline Flora Samer et al. • JMIR Research Protocols (2024)

BackgroundLocal anesthetics (LAs) are regularly used to alleviate pain during medical or surgical procedures. Their use is generally considered safe, but exceeding the maximum recommended doses can lead to LA systemic toxicity, a rare but p...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/53679

Development of a mobile application for emergency shift handovers using the National Early Warning Score

Iran dos Santos Barbosa, André Estevam Jaques, Cremilde Aparecida Trindade Radovanovic, Luciano de Andrade et al. • Revista Gaúcha de Enfermagem (2023)

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and validate a prototype of a mobile application shift handover between nurses in the emergency room using a severity scale. Method: This is a technological tool carried out at the Universidade Estadual de...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1590/1983-1447.2023.20220130.en

A Focus on Simulation in Medical Informatics

James G. Anderson • Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (2002)

This special issue of JAMIA addresses simulation, a methodology that holds great promise for the advancement of information technology in health care. Simulation has been termed a third domain, complementing both natural language and mathem...

OPENALEX Open Access DOI: https://doi.org/10.1197/jamia.m1167 PMC: 346642

Combining Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Mindfulness Training for Binge Eating Disorder: Protocol for a Feasibility Trial

Margaret Sala, Corey Roos, Dante Ascarrunz, Casey M Stern et al. • JMIR Research Protocols (2026)

BackgroundCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for binge eating disorder (BED) but is limited by modest efficacy and low reach of in-person delivery. Combining mindfulness training with CBT could enhance effica...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/91761

i-MoMCARE: AI-enabled mobile app for maternal and child health care in Cambodia – a pilot implementation and evaluation study

Vonthanak Saphonn, Siyan Yi, Chhavarath Dary, Sreymom Oy et al. • BMJ Health & Care Informatics (2026)

Objectives In Cambodia, village health support groups (VHSGs) are central to maternal and child health (MCH) service delivery, yet maternal mortality remains high with regional disparities. Although digital health solutions show promise, th...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1136/bmjhci-2025-101691

Feasibility and Usability of a Post-Hospital Behavioral Intervention to Improve Mobility in Veterans

Jacqueline A. Benson MPH, Matthew Wilson MS, Aidan J. Flynn MS, Julie Stutzbach PT, PhD et al. • Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing (2025)

The strongest risk factor for readmission to the hospital is impaired physical function. We sought to determine the usability and feasibility of a post-hospital behavioral intervention to improve mobility in older adults with significant mo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1177/00469580251384787

Digital Marketing Strategies and Guest Booking Behavior in Hospitality: A Narrative Literature Review in the Philippines

Nicole Marion Polines, Nora Mendoza, Jordan Ortaleza, Rey Eliseo Regidor • JPAIR (2026)

The hospitality industry has been reshaped by digital transformation, with hotels and resorts increasingly relying on online platforms to attract and convert guests. This narrative literature review synthesizes studies published between 201...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.7719/jpair.v65i1.1017

Analysis of Effective Digital Communication in Travel Blog Business Models

Stefanie Madriz, Santiago Tejedor • Communication & Society (Formerly Comunicación y Sociedad) (2020)

The tourism industry has been affected dramatically by the appearance of the Web 2. This research aims to perform a clear and measurable evaluation of a varied sample of ten of these travel blogs and their application of the Web 2.0 attribu...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.15581/003.33.4.75-87

sEMG-controlled forearm bracelet and serious game-based rehabilitation for training manual dexterity in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomised controlled trial

Selena Marcos-Antón, Alberto Jardón-Huete, Edwin Daniel Oña-Simbaña, Aitor Blázquez-Fernández et al. • Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (2023)

Abstract Background Muscle strength and dexterity impairments are common among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) producing limitations in activities of daily living related to the upper limb (UL). This study aimed to evaluate the effect...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01233-5

A Focused Review of Smartphone Diet-Tracking Apps: Usability, Functionality, Coherence With Behavior Change Theory, and Comparative Validity of Nutrient Intake and Energy Estimates

Ferrara, Giannina, Kim, Jenna, Lin, Shuhao, Hua, Jenna et al. • JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2019)

BackgroundSmartphone diet-tracking apps may help individuals lose weight, manage chronic conditions, and understand dietary patterns; however, the usabilities and functionalities of these apps have not been well studied. Objecti...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.9232

Digital Twin-based Framework for Heat Stress Calculation

I. Cárdenas-León, R. Morales-Ortega, M. Koeva, F. Atún et al. • ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences (2024)

According to the KNMI Klimaatsignaal’21, the average surface temperature in The Netherlands has increased by 2.3°C between 1901 and 2020. Moreover, The Netherlands is also experiencing more frequent and intense heatwaves. Urban de...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5194/isprs-annals-X-4-2024-67-2024

Virtual Reality-Based Center of Mass-Assisted Personalized Balance Training System

Deepesh Kumar, Alejandro González, Alejandro González, Abhijit Das et al. • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (2018)

Poststroke hemiplegic patients often show altered weight distribution with balance disorders, increasing their risk of fall. Conventional balance training, though powerful, suffers from scarcity of trained therapists, frequent visits to cli...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2017.00085

A Hyperring RSA-AES Hybrid Encryption Scheme (HRA-HES): Design, Security Analysis, and Performance Evaluation for Post-Quantum Resilience

Hajar Mujeeb Alkhalidy, Nushwan Yousif Baithoon Al-Nakash, Najma F.Fadail • NTU Journal of Engineering and Technology (2026)

The fast growth of quantum computing puts widely used public-key cryptosystems like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) at risk because Shor's algorithm can quickly factor integers and find discrete logarithms. Grover’s algorithm simi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.56286/ecmf1169

Human Performance in Cybersecurity: A Research Agenda

Michael W. Boyce, Katherine Muse Duma, Lawrence J. Hettinger, Thomas B. Malone et al. • Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (2011)

This paper provides an overview of critical areas of human performance research required to support the development and deployment of effective cybersecurity systems. These areas include usability and security compliance, mitigation of huma...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1071181311551233